Bollox (1999)
Bōku
Bōku is an abstract strategy board game played with marbles on a perforated hexagonal board with 80 spaces. The objective of the game is to arrange five marbles in a row. The game has been popular and significant for several reasons:
Popularity
Bōku has been a best-selling two-player strategy game in both Harrods and Hamleys, and it was awarded a Mensa International Gold Star.
Connection to Gomoku
Bōku belongs to the class of connection games, similar to Gomoku or Connect Four.
World Championships
The official Bōku world championships have been held as part of the Mind Sports Olympiad since 2000 in England, with multiple winners from different countries.
Game Components of Bōku
– Perforated hexagonal board with 80 spaces
– Marbles
Game Setup of Bōku
– Set up the hexagonal board
– Each player takes turns placing marbles on the board
Gameplay Mechanics of Bōku
The game is won by putting five marbles into a row.
Game Objective of Bōku
The goal is to arrange five marbles in a row on the hexagonal board.
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